Interesting thought. Although I’m not as experienced as an elephant hunter as others on these forums, I’ve done a few hunts. I haven’t found a place yet where a hunter could get a good shot at an elephant that an inch of barrel length would prevent it.

If it’s that thick the chances of not stumbling on an elephant on the way into the herd to get a good look are pretty slim. Ran into just such a situation a couple of weeks ago. More likely hunting small bull herds. If the rifle is well balanced carrying a 10-10 1/2 lb rifle over the shoulder while walking hasn’t become an issue so far.

This may be an issue in other places I haven’t been to yet and probably won’t. YMMV

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